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    In pics: India celebrates 75th Independence Day

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    Updated on Aug 15, 2021 04:29 IST
    PM Modi extended his greetings on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day. "Greetings to you all on Independence Day. May this year of the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' infuse new energy and new consciousness among the countrymen. Jai Hind!" PM Modi tweeted. 10

    In pics: India gears up for 75th Independence Day celebrations

    In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Union Home Ministry issued instructions to the States and Union Territories for following necessary preventive measures while organising the Independence Day celebrations. Here are a few pictures on how India is gearing up for its 75th Independence Day celebrations. 13
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    Updated on Aug 12, 2021 10:22 IST

    In pics: Over 5 lakh people in 1,243 UP villages affected by floods

    "Eleven districts including Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Pratapgarh, Basti, Gonda, Sultanpur, Shrawasti, Lucknow, Raebareli and Fatehpur received rainfall of over 25 mm or more in the past 24 hours", officials said.9
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    Updated on Aug 12, 2021 10:11 IST

    In pics: TN fishermen protest against Indian Marine Fisheries Bill

    Earlier, Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin urged the Union government not to move the Indian Marine Fisheries Bill, 2021. Here are a few pictures of the protest in Chennai.6
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    Updated on Aug 9, 2021 09:53 IST

    Rescue operations underway after building collapses in Delhi's Nand Nagri

    Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took to Twitter to say he was monitoring the situation. "This accident of house collapse is very sad. All possible help is being provided for relief and rescue. I am continuously monitoring the incident through the district administration," Kejriwal said in a tweet in Hindi.7
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    Updated on Aug 8, 2021 05:48 IST

    In pics: Mass evacuation as Greece wildfires rage

    People embark a ferry during an evacuation from Kochyli beach as wildfire approaches near Limni village on the island of Evia, about 160 kilometers (100 miles) north of Athens, Greece on August 6. 2021.8
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    Published on Aug 7, 2021 12:17 IST

    In pics: Greece battles wildfires for third day, dozens evacuated

    Greek authorities ordered more evacuations on an island near Athens and battled a blaze near the site of the ancient Olympic Games in the western Peloponnese as wildfires burned for the third day.9
    news
    Published on Aug 5, 2021 10:55 IST

    In pics: Heavy rains cause waterlogging in South-Bengal

    West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to conduct an aerial survey of the flood-hit regions of Howrah and Hooghly districts in south Bengal on July 4, even as the meteorological department has warned of more rain on Wednesday.8
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    Updated on Aug 4, 2021 06:51 IST

    Devotees throng ghats of Varanasi on second 'Sawan' Monday amid Covid pandemic

    People were seen flouting COVID-19 protocols. Only a handful of devotees were seen wearing masks and practising social distancing. Devotees said that they are not scared of anyone when they are in Lord Shiva's place.7
    news
    Updated on Aug 2, 2021 08:45 IST

    In pics: Residents, tourists evacuated as forest fires sweep through Turkey

    Voice of America said that more than 70 wildfires broke out this week in Turkey's Mediterranean and southern Aegean regions. Coast guard units led the operation and authorities asked private boats and yachts to assist in evacuation efforts from the sea as new wildfires erupted. Here are a few visuals of 70 wildfires sweeping Turkey.9
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    Updated on Aug 1, 2021 08:24 IST

    Photos: Record number of women-identifying athletes at Tokyo 2020 Olympics

    Simone Biles of the United States in action on the uneven bars during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 2525
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    Published on Jul 31, 2021 06:59 IST

    In pics: Rescue operations resume in cloudburst-hit Kishtwar

    Seven persons were found dead and 17 others were rescued in an injured condition after the remote Honzar village in Dacchan tehsil was hit by flash floods triggered by the cloudburst in the early hours of Wednesday, damaging 21 houses, 21 cow sheds, a ration depot, a bridge and a mosque.6
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    Published on Jul 31, 2021 06:03 IST

    Photos: Senegalese plant circular gardens in a bid to defend desertification

    An aerial view of participants of a Tolou Keur programme working on a newly built garden in Boki Diawe, within the Great Green Wall area, in Matam region, Senegal, on July 10, 2021. Gardens known as Tolou Keur hold plants and trees resistant to hot, dry climates, and are planted with circular beds that allow roots to grow inwards, trapping liquids and bacteria and improving water retention and composting.8
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    Published on Jul 30, 2021 14:52 IST

    Photos: Monsoon catches up with Delhi NCR

    A view of the Parliament and surrounding areas during overcast weather in New Delhi on July 28. After weeks of waiting for a delayed monsoon, Delhi has already broken the record for its wettest July since 2003, recording 381mm rainfall till July 27.10
    news
    Published on Jul 29, 2021 11:47 IST

    In pics: Cloudbursts cause flash floods in Himachal, J&K, Ladakh

    A series of cloudbursts struck different parts of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh killing eight people while 17 went missing on Wednesday. Seven bodies were recovered from the worst-hit Dacchin area of Kishtwar and 17 people were rescued in a joint operation by the police, Army and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). In Rajouri district, a person drowned in the swollen Saktoi nallah.7
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    Updated on Jul 29, 2021 07:16 IST

    In pics: Homes evacuated in Turkey as wildfire rages near southern town

    Security forces helped move residents of four neighbourhoods out of the fire's path as firefighters worked to control the blaze, Manavgat district governor Mustafa Yigit told the state-run Anadolu Agency. 7
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    Published on Jul 29, 2021 05:21 IST

    International Tiger Day 2021: Here are 10 best tiger reserves in India

    The numbers of the Wild Tiger dropped by more than 95% over the last 150 years, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Here are 10 of the best tiger reserves in India that are home to a large number of tiger population.11
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    Updated on Jul 29, 2021 04:47 IST

    Photos: Keeping up with the Tokyo Olympics from afar

    Residents and friends cheer on US swimmer Hunter Armstrong from Dover High School as he competes in Tokyo in the 100m backstroke semi-final race during the 2021 Olympic Games, in Dover, Ohio on July 25. The Olympics may officially be without supporters but that hasn't dampened the fans' spirit around the world.8
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    Published on Jul 28, 2021 12:39 IST

    Rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR, waterlogging brings vehicles to standstill

    “Morning rain was of high intensity so a few areas of the city witnessed waterlogging. Our field staff is on the ground and we are closely observing the situation,” a PWD official said. Here are a few visuals of waterlogging in parts of Delhi-NCR on Tuesday morning.6
    news
    Updated on Jul 27, 2021 08:50 IST

    Maharashtra floods: Rescue operations stop, 31 missing people declared dead

    Rescue teams have recovered 53 bodies from the site of the landslide in Taliye village and five people were reported injured till Monday, Raigad district collector Nidhi Chaudhari said. The teams have stopped search operations at landslide-hit Taliye village. The 31 missing people will be declared dead. Here are the latest visuals of the flood-affected areas of the state.9
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    Published on Jul 27, 2021 05:15 IST

    Photos: How India fared on the opening weekend of Tokyo 2020 Olympics

    Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu reacts after a successful attempt at Snatch in the women's 49kg event, in Tokyo, on July 24. Chanu wrote history for India with the first medal on the first day on Tokyo Olympics 2020. She won the silver in 49kg women’s weightlifting with a combined total of 202kg. It marked the first time that India won a medal on the opening day of an Olympics.9
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    Published on Jul 26, 2021 13:10 IST

    Photos: Here's how devotees across India celebrated Guru Purnima

    Guru Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashadha, which is from June to July. Buddhists celebrate Buddh Purnima to commemorate the day when Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India. Devotees from across India celebrated the occasion by taking a dip in the Ganga, visiting temples and seeking blessings from their gurus.15
    news
    Updated on Jul 25, 2021 06:20 IST

    Maharashtra floods: NDRF, BMC engage in rescue operations at various places

    Two teams of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) arrived at Raigad and Kolhapur to carry rescue operations in the areas. Meanwhile, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) deployed 8 more teams in the flood-affected areas. A total of 34 teams have been deployed for rescue and relief work at various places.13
    news
    Updated on Jul 25, 2021 04:32 IST

    Uttam Kumar death anniversary: 5 iconic films of Bengal's Mahanayak

    Marking his 41st death anniversary, here are five iconic films of Bengal's Mahanayak that left many inspired.6
    news
    Updated on Jul 24, 2021 09:31 IST

    Photos: Rain, flooding in Maharashtra’s Konkan region claim 36 lives

    People look on from an elevated portion of an area submerged in flood waters, following heavy rain in Thane district on July 22. Heavy rains have been battering the coastal Konkan and parts of Western Maharashtra for the last two days.8
    news
    Published on Jul 23, 2021 12:38 IST

    China Floods: Death toll reaches 33, thousands evacuated from Henan

    The torrential rain has affected about three million people in Henan province and a total of 376,000 local residents have been relocated to safe places, the provincial emergency management department said. 11
    news
    Updated on Jul 22, 2021 15:36 IST

    Photos: Maharashtra reconciles over 3K Covid-19 deaths, India tally jumps

    Commuters wearing masks travel on a bus in Mumbai, on July 13. Maharashtra reconciled 3,509 Covid-19 fatalities on July 20, which resulted in a sharp and unexpected jump in the number of India's daily Covid-19 toll which, for the past few days, has been on a steady decline, HT reported.8
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    Published on Jul 22, 2021 11:02 IST

    Photos: Farmers reach Jantar Mantar to protest against 3 farm laws

    Delhi lieutenant-governor Anil Baijal granted permission on the condition that only a maximum of 200 protestors will be allowed till August 9. A series of demonstrations will be held by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of protesting farm unions. Protesting farmers were asked to provide an affidavit declaring that all Covid-19 norms will be followed and that the movement will be peaceful. 9
    news
    Updated on Jul 22, 2021 09:56 IST

    Photos: In the US, smoke from massive wildfires in the West bring haze to East

    The Statue of Liberty sits behind a cloud of haze in New York City on July 20. According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, wildfire smoke from the west has arrived in the tri-state area creating decreased visibility and a yellowish haze in many areas.8
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    Published on Jul 21, 2021 10:32 IST

    Eid al-Adha: Visuals of celebrations from across India

    "We need to follow COVID-19 guidelines for the safety of ourselves and for our families in view of the third wave. We had decided to allow limited people to offer namaz at Jama Masjid. 15-20 people offered prayers," Bukhari said. Here are a few visuals from across India of people celebrating Bakrid. 11
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    Updated on Jul 21, 2021 08:04 IST
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